

#609: The 3 Tasks of Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood
May 11, 2020
Mark McConville, a family clinical psychologist and author of 'Failure to Launch,' discusses the challenges young adults face in transitioning to independence. He defines 'failure to launch' and explores the concept of 'emerging adulthood,' emphasizing that maturity takes time. McConville outlines three crucial tasks for young people: embracing responsibility, shifting parental roles from supervision to consultation, and treating life like a climbing wall. He also shares strategies for parents to motivate their kids in this journey toward adulthood.
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Defining Failure to Launch
- Failure to launch isn't about living with parents, but a lack of personal responsibility.
- It's like a 22-year-old acting 16, struggling with basic adult tasks.
Economic Factors in Failure to Launch
- The job market has shifted from manufacturing to service and tech, requiring more education.
- Increased education costs and housing prices make financial independence harder for young adults.
Emerging Adulthood
- Emerging adulthood is a new phase between 18 and 30, where individuals gradually feel like adults.
- It's a subjective process of identity formation, not just hitting benchmarks like marriage or jobs.